Faculty of Social Sciences

Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management

Executive Education

Executive Public Sector Leadership Programme

Overview

Steering Change, Shaping Society: Elevating Public Sector Leadership

Public leadership shapes lives. It sets the tone for trust, service quality, and the future our citizens will inherit. The Executive Public Sector Leadership Programme is built for senior decision-makers who must turn strategy into results in complex, multi-stakeholder systems. You will sharpen the judgment to set clear priorities, build coalitions that last, and deliver visible improvements for people and communities.

This experience equips you to convert bold ideas into action. You will align institutional strategy with citizen outcomes, elevate performance across teams, and lead with integrity through change. Expect practical tools for data- and AI-informed decision-making, stronger accountability and transparency, and a confident approach to responsible AI adoption that protects the public interest.

You will work through real cases, applied simulations, and candid peer dialogue. Learn how to navigate inter-agency dynamics, manage high-stakes moments, and communicate with clarity when it matters most. Leave with a focused leadership narrative, an execution plan you can use immediately, and the confidence to move from policy intent to measurable impact.

Step forward as a next-generation public leader, ready to influence policy, transform institutions, and deliver outcomes citizens can feel. If you are committed to building trust and creating lasting public value, this is where your next chapter begins.

Programme Objectives

You will emerge from this programme better able to:

    • Model the traits of exceptional public leaders essential for driving organisational impact and public value.
    • Apply high-impact leadership strategies to achieve measurable public value.
    • Design strategies for high-performing teams, optimising collaboration, accountability, and results.
    • Implement design thinking and strategic foresight to enhance policy and programmatic outcomes.
    • Apply advanced negotiation tactics to complex negotiation deliberations, creating shared value and alignment.
    • Build collaborative, sustainable innovation ecosystems to advance organisational goals, support the SDGs, and foster cross-sector partnerships.
    • Integrate digital tools, AI, and data analytics to enhance governance, decision-making, and service innovation.
    • Develop practical solutions to public policy dilemmas that balance ethical, political, and societal considerations.
    • Manage communications and media engagement to influence public perception and outcomes.
    • Respond effectively to crises and high-pressure situations by making informed, resilient, and ethically sound decisions.

At a Glance

Course Duration:

May 26th – 29th, 2026

Times:

9:00am - 4:30pm AST

Certificate Awarded:

Certificate of Completion

Cost:

US $6,380.00
Register by February 26, 2026 and save 10%

 

Modality:

In Person

Location: Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management, Barbados

Registration Deadline:

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Direct Contacts

Renaldo Arthur

renaldo.arthur@uwi.edu

Additional Information

Programme Schedule

  • Leading with Purpose, Integrity and Public Value
    • The Leader’s Challenge: Thriving in Complexity and Public Scrutiny
    • Authentic Leadership: Leading with a Strong Sense of Self and Purpose
    • Public Sector Leadership Strategies for High-Impact Governance
    • Public Value Leadership: Strategic Outcomes that Matter
    • Leading with Trust: Public Sector Ethics, Governance and Accountability
  • Strategy, Agility, and Organisational Power
  • Developing a Strategic Mindset for the Future
  • Strategic Leadership in Action: Driving Agility and Systemic Impact
  • Design Thinking and Strategic Foresight for Public Leaders
    • Negotiating in the Public Interest
    • Strengthening Public Organisations, Systems and Services
  • Innovating with Purpose — AI, Data, and Digital Leadership for Global Impact
    • The Role of Public Leaders in Achieving the SDGs
    • Nurturing Innovation through Collaborative Ecosystems
    • Data-Driven Decision Making: Leveraging Analytics for Policy and Performance
    • The AI-Enabled State: Unlocking Intelligence, Innovation, and Impact
  • Digital-First Governance: Leading a Modern Digital Government
  • Influence, Media, and Crisis Mastery
    • The Power of Media and Managing the Message
    • Leading in Crisis: Staying Strategic, Decisive, and Credible Under Pressure

 

Key Programme Benefits

You will discover how to:

  • Unlock the power of authentic, adaptive leadership to navigate complexity and achieve systemic transformation in the public sector.
  • Cultivate a strategic thinking mindset and systems thinking mentality.
  • Develop innovative strategies for both the short-term and long-term direction of your public sector organisation.
  • Build your capacity for public values directed action.
  • Apply data-driven insights to shape policies that drive measurable national and global outcomes.

 

How You Will Learn

The programme combines interactive, experiential, and practical learning approaches to ensure knowledge is immediately applicable in real-world public sector contexts, including:

  • Case-Based Learning – Analyse contemporary public sector challenges from local, regional, and global contexts.
  • Applied Simulations – Engage in real-world and simulated scenarios that require strategic decision-making, crisis management, and stakeholder negotiation.
  • Interactive Sessions – Participate in facilitated sessions to explore leadership behaviours, organisational transformation, and governance innovation.
  • Peer Learning and Networking – Collaborate with a diverse cohort of senior leaders to share insights, exchange experiences, and build lasting professional networks.
  • Executive Coaching and Feedback – Receive personalised feedback from facilitators to refine leadership presence, influence, and strategic decision-making.

Who should attend:

 

  • Public Sector Directors, Managers, and Leaders seeking to enhance strategic leadership, organisational effectiveness, and governance capabilities.
  • Senior Executives in organisations that engage with government, public affairs, or regulatory bodies.
  • Learning and Development Leaders responsible for cultivating leadership talent and organisational capability.
  •  Senior Professionals in non-profits, NGOs, educational institutions, or other mission-driven organisations with public accountability.
  •  Executives from law enforcement, fire services, and other uniformed public service agencies who influence operational and strategic outcomes.
  • Board Members, Trustees, and Governance Leaders of public institutions seeking to strengthen oversight, accountability, and strategic impact.
  •  Emerging Public Sector Leaders identified for accelerated development into executive or senior leadership roles.

All notification of cancellations, deferrals, and substitutions must be received in writing. Please submit your request via e-mail to schsbmopen@cavehill.uwi.edu

CANCELLATIONS

  • The Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management (SCHSBM) reserves the right to make changes to any printed or online information on short courses, instructors, or course information; or cancel any short course due to under-subscription or circumstances beyond its control.
  • Delegates will be notified at least seven (7) days before the start of any course that must be cancelled.
  • Fees for short courses cancelled by the SCHSBM will be refunded in full.
  • The SCHSBM will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that result from course cancellations.

REFUNDS

Due to the costs incurred for program preparation and administration any cancellations received 30 days or less from the program start date are subject to fees as described below. For programs with a virtual component, the start date will be considered the first day of live learning.

Written notice of cancellation received by SCHSBM Refund
30 days or more before the start of the specific course 100% of course fees.
29 to 15 days before the start of the specific course 50% of course fees.
14 days or less before the start of the specific course No refund